On how since 1800 the Islamic world has been rebuilt from below

Francis Robinson

On how since 1800 the Islamic world has been rebuilt from below

Department of History

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Abstract

Focusing particularly on South Asia and Turkey, but also making reference to the rest of the Islamic world, this article demonstrates how at a time of Western dominance, and the co-option of elites to Western culture and power, this article demonstrates how ulama and Sufis have played a key role in rebuilding Islamic societies from below. A key factor in the focus was the piety of individual Muslims and their willingness to donate financially to make this process happen.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Authority and Change in the Muslim World since 1800
Editors	Francis Robinson
Place of Publication	Delhi
Publisher	Permanent Black
Number of pages	25
Publication status	Submitted - 2018

Keywords

Islam Ulama Sufis Resistance from Below

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